In a historic and potentially transformative moment for global Jewry, the preliminary results of the 2025 World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections reveal a seismic shift in Jewish representation and priorities: For the first time in history, Orthodox-affiliated slates have collectively achieved a majority in the WZO. Leading this groundswell is Eretz HaKodesh, which has surged to a commanding position with 29,159 votes.
The WZO elections serve as a democratic vehicle by which Jews from across the globe can influence key decisions affecting Jewish life in Israel and the Diaspora. With funding power in the hundreds of millions and influence over key Zionist institutions such as the Jewish Agency, Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael (JNF), and Keren Hayesod, the composition of the WZO has far-reaching implications.
Eretz HaKodesh’s preliminary showing—29,159 votes—is nothing short of groundbreaking. Launched only a few years ago to give authentic Torah Jews a voice in the Zionist establishment, the slate has now catapulted to one of the leading positions in the entire election, outpacing MERCAZ USA (27,893), the slate of the Conservative movement, and gaining just behind Am Yisrael Chai (31,765), which draws from a broad base of Modern Orthodox and traditional voters.
“This is a moment of kiddush Hashem,” an Eretz HaKodesh activist said. “We entered this space to protect the kedushah and mesorah of Eretz Yisrael. These results prove that the Torah community is ready to stand up and be counted, not only in the beis medrash but also in shaping the institutions that impact the soul of our nation.”
Together with ORTHODOX ISRAEL COALITION – MIZRACHI (26,975 votes), SHAS (2,658), Dorshei Torah V’Tzion (1,946), and other Orthodox-aligned lists such as Achdut Israel (1,592), the Orthodox camp now holds a clear and unprecedented majority within the WZO. This development could dramatically alter the ideological makeup of key Zionist institutions and redirect funding toward religious education, aliyah efforts for Torah communities, and traditional Jewish identity initiatives.
“This is the first time in history that Orthodox slates together make up the majority of the WZO,” said an insider. “This marks a new era.”
Preliminary Vote Breakdown
The full preliminary vote tally is as follows:

• VOTE REFORM – 47,887
• Am Yisrael Chai – 31,765
• Eretz HaKodesh – 29,159
• MERCAZ USA (Conservative Movement) – 27,893
• ORTHODOX ISRAEL COALITION (MIZRACHI) – 26,975
• HATIKVAH (Progressive Slate) – 11,537
• ZOA Coalition – 8,511
• Aish Ha’am – 6,649
• VISION – 6,201
• Israeli American Council (IAC) – 5,344
• Kol Israel – 5,314
• AID Coalition (Americans for Israel Democracy) – 4,880
• Beyachad – TOGETHER FOR ISRAEL – 3,238
• SHAS – 2,658
• Israel365 Action – 2,339
• Dorshei Torah V’Tzion – 1,946
• The Jewish Future – Centrist Liberal Zionism – 1,794
• Achdut Israel – 1,592
• American Forum for Israel – 1,539
• ANU: A New Union – 1,509
• Herut North America – 1,109
• Americans 4 Israel: Strength Through Unity – 385

“The Torah world can no longer afford to be passive,” said one activist. “The future of klal Yisroel, the identity of Eretz Yisrael, and the soul of our people depend on who sits at the table. Baruch Hashem, we now have a seat—and we intend to use it.”
{Matzav.com}